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Electronic Brake Control Module: Testing and Inspection




Electronic Brake Control Module Programming and Setup

The following service procedures require either a programming or a setup event performed for a complete repair.

Electronic Brake Control Module Replacement and/or Reprogramming

If the electronic brake control module (EBCM) needs to be replaced or reprogrammed, the following procedures must be performed:

1. Place vehicle on a level surface.

2. Apply the parking brake, or set the transmission in the P position.

3. Release the brake pedal.

4. Using the steering wheel, align the front wheels in the straight position.

5. Install the scan tool to the data link connector.

6. Ignition ON, engine OFF

7. Select Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) from the EBCM Configuration/Reset Functions list.

8. Follow the scan tool directions to complete the programming procedure.

9. Select Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Learn from the EBCM Configuration/Reset Functions list.

10. Follow the scan tool directions to complete the programming procedure.

11. Select Yaw Rate Sensor Learn from the EBCM Configuration/Reset Functions list.

12. Follow the scan tool directions to complete the programming procedure.

13. Clear DTCs after completing the programming procedure.

Setup for Component Replacement

The replacement of some components will require a setup procedure for complete repair.

If any of the following components are replaced, the corresponding procedure must be performed.

Steering Angle Sensor

Calibrate the steering angle sensor. Refer to Steering Angle Sensor Centering Procedures.

Multi-Axis Acceleration Sensor

Calibrate the multi-axis acceleration sensor. Refer to Vehicle Yaw Sensor Learn Testing and Inspection.